Minister Benny Gantz issued an ultimatum to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding a clear plan for governing Gaza after the victory over Hamas and threatening to dissolve the coalition if this demand is not met.
According to unnamed Western officials, Israel will soon respond to Iran's strike, while the United States is pushing Israel to refrain from escalating the conflict.
The leader of the Senate Democrats criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - Chuck Schumer called Netanyahu "an obstacle to peace" and called for elections in Israel.
Israel threatens a ground operation in Rafah before the start of Ramadan if Hamas does not release the hostages.
The IDF is planning a military operation in southern Lebanon in response to Hezbollah's attacks from there, which creates a risk of escalation in the Middle East.